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Changing Lives, One Child at a Time
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) is proud to recognize two outstanding local youth as its 2026 Youths of the Year. Jose, an 11th-grade student from the Loveland-Pulliam Club, was named Senior Youth of the Year, while Emily, a 6th grader from Fort Collins Club, was named Junior Youth of the Year. Youth…
Read MoreAs we enter our 40th anniversary, we’re deeply grateful for the giving community that supported us along the way. The following piece was written by Bank of Colorado and PFS Insurance. For more than ten years, Bank of Colorado and our affiliate, PFS Insurance Group, have been pillars of support for BGCLC in support of…
Read MoreDaisy was seven years old when she joined the Loveland Boys & Girls Club. Back then, it was just a small three-room building on 10th Street. However, she eventually had the chance to ride in a limo from that little building to the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Loveland-Pulliam Building on 1st Street. Did you…
Read MoreKatelyn became a Club member when she was 9 years old. Her mom was looking for an affordable place for Katelyn and her brothers to go while she was at work. Katelyn started her Club journey at a Club in Greely, but she ended up at Loveland-Pulliam Club because it was closer to where her…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Hosts Second Annual Regional Trauma-Informed Intensive Training
In 2024, Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) was selected as a Trauma-Informed Intensive Resource Training Hub. This prestigious recognition was awarded by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) through a highly competitive application process. As part of this recognition, and after a successful first year, BGCLC hosted our second annual TI…
Read MoreThe following piece was written and submitted by Dohn Construction Inc. A big round of applause for the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County as they celebrate 40 years of making a difference in Northern Colorado. We’re proud to have played a small part in the impact they’ve made for the kids and their…
Read MoreWe understand that many of the families we serve will be impacted by the federal government shutdown and the potential loss or delay of SNAP benefits. Please know that there are resources available: Fort Collins Vindeket Foods Address: 400 Delozier Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Phone: (970) 682-4631 Website: vindeketfoods.org Market Hours: Sundays 12…
Read MoreThe Behavioral Health Team is excited to launch our new program, alongside OtterCares, Camp Heart. Camp Heart is a program where members can come together to learn, grow and connect through acts of kindness and service. Rooted in the belief every child has the power to make a difference, our program encourages members to see themselves…
Read MoreThis award is named in honor of Kathi Wright. Kathi helped to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County’s first Club and held the role of Executive Director for more than 18 years. Kathi was known for her leadership, positivity, and dedication to BGCLC; therefore, this award is given each year to a…
Read MoreGuest Contributors: Andy Te Slaa, Area Director The Trailblazers program was born from a conversation I had with a Club member one day while standing outside of our Loveland-Pulliam Club. She commented on how cool it was that she could see the mountains—something many of us might take for granted. As we talked, I learned…
Read MoreGuest Contributors: Adam Giroux, Loveland-Pulliam Assistant Club Director and Noah Kaspari, Youth Development Specialist at Loveland-Pulliam Club / Seasonal Program Lead at Truscott Club. Our future is bright with the next generation of leaders. For the first time in 7 years, the Keystone Club from Loveland-Pulliam Club, the Chillstones, attended the 58th annual National Keystone…
Read MoreKeystone Club is a leadership and service program for youth ages 14-18 that encourages entrepreneurialism, civic engagement, and community responsibility. Through these opportunities, youth experience the benefits and challenges inherent in philanthropic work, and gain a practical understanding of how they can make a difference in their community. Maddie, 2025 Loveland-Pulliam Club Senior Youth of…
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